Principal Cost Controls Specialist

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Company: McDermott International

Location: Sabine Pass, TX 77655

Description:

Responsibilities

  • Implement McDermott processes and systems on projects
  • Lead the project controls team on large and highly complex EPC projects
  • Implement constructability concepts, (the how it's built) and related interdependencies between Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction in support of the Advanced Work Planning (AWP) process
  • Support the development of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) on complex projects with multiple partners and compensation types
  • Implement internal and contractual requirements on the project via the project controls execution plan
  • Lead setup and implementation of project controls systems
  • Responsible for the accuracy of project controls reports
  • Analyze and interpret cost forecasting and trending
  • Recommends solutions or recovery plans for problem areas
  • Lead preparation and review of the project monthly forecast
  • Support the project controls team in development of the cost spread and cash flows
  • Participate in proposal development, commercial alignment and project kickoff processes
  • Supervise and train junior personnel in all aspects of cost reporting
  • Lead the set up and maintenance of the progress measurement system
  • Implement and support the Change Management process
  • Lead change management efforts, including building of cost estimates and apply or manage amendments to the contract
  • Lead project reviews conducted with the client and internal management
  • Support the development and implementation of the Project Risk and Opportunity process
  • Participate or lead the weekly and monthly cost and schedule review meetings
  • Manage and maintain good client relations
  • Actively look for areas of improvement on project and company standards
  • Create Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Reports
  • Assist in resource planning, recruiting, mentoring, and evaluations


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management is preferred or
  • 10+ years of experience in Project Controls
  • Must have experience in a large-scale mega-project in Oil & Gas and Offshore Construction
  • Highly competent in the use of critical project management concepts such as EVM, project planning, risk analysis, and progress measurement)
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office applications
  • Project Management Professional is a plus
  • Understanding of Cost and Progress management systems is a plus Work independently with little or no supervision
  • Great communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
  • Experienced in both Cost and Schedule with a focus on Cost Management
  • Understand the relationship between estimating, cost management, progress, schedule, and project accounting
  • Basic understanding of JDE Edwards is a plus

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